• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Undertated on the surface...but a performer. Not flash, but elegant.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Quietly.. love it. Lots of genuine compliments when they see it with the roof down and realise the plot.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - because of the hook on the passenger seat for my coat. Everything else works 110%.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again...but havent thought that far ahead. Enjoying what I have.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £35,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Felt like a good deal.A good deal is one you are happy with a year later...and I am happy.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Could accomodate a family of 4 whilst being a sporting convertible. A wolf in sheeps clothing.

    What was the dealer like?

    Superbly efficient. A breath of fresh air compared with your very average BMW dealer in the UK who all have an unfortunate air of arrogance about them...for no discernible reason. I now understand why Top Gear treat treat BMW and their owners as "nobs"

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Rocket. Deceptive to other drivers - a v. fast wolf in safe sheep clothing.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy-peasy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Multipurpose. Good saloon in winter, fab convertible on a sunny day and a pleasure in summer.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The engineering in the roof mechanism. The speed with the solid build of safety of a Volvo.